Spokane, WA

High Bridge Park DGC

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Chained Evil
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 14.4 years 1179 played 232 reviews
3.00 star(s)

High Bridge Park

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 30, 2023 Played the course:once

Pros:

There are a variety of shots here and the lines are good. This is an older park style course and you will need a variety of shots in your bag in order to score well here.
Orange directional arrows on the baskets to assist with navigation.
As is with many park style courses this course is mostly flat, so for those that don't like elevated courses, this is a good option.
Many of the tee boxes got a fresh coat of spray paint upon my visit and there were several holes that had multiple tees.
The distances were balanced well with short, moderate, and longer holes all accounted for.
Dog leg L and R shots, as well as low ceiling shots are present too.
The trees have some beautiful colors in the fall.

Cons:

The tee pads are a mix of rubber mats, old asphalt, old concrete, etc. Some of those have seen some better times. The rubber pads are uneven in spots and grip is an issue. Not terrible but could use improvements.
The baskets are older Innova Discatchers and some will complain about them, I didn't have an issue and they did their job. They've had some work done to the pans and have been fortified with some decent welding to help with putts from falling out.
The signage(what is left) isn't accurate and depicts another layout. I'd guess that the course has had a slight re design over the years.
The transition from 7's basket to 8's tee pad is long and slows down the flow of the round.

Other Thoughts:

Overall this is a solid course. Its a fun older course that has good lines. I didn't feel unsafe playing here at all, I could see evidence of homeless camps across the creek etc, so I can see where that might be an issue. This course was decently busy on a Thursday evening but not super crowded. The locals were friendly and let me play through so no issues there.
IMO this is a good warm up course and a great compliment to Camp Sekani Jamboree across town. Those two course compliment each other really well as High Bridge is more flat and open and Camp Sekani is more elevated and wooded.
If you are in the Spokane area and like park style disc golf, then give this course a try. She's an oldie but still a goodie!
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aphilso1
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 7.1 years 52 played 50 reviews
3.00 star(s)

2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 5, 2021 Played the course:once

Pros:

+Very fun layout, which ultimately is the most important factor.
+Good mix of hole distances, as well as BH and FH tee shots. Also, many holes have essentially two main gaps to choose from, giving you multiple ways of playing the hole. It felt like a course that would not get stale if played often.
+Big mature trees everywhere. The canopy of the pine trees were generally high enough up that the limbs weren't in play on most holes, but there are lots of large tree trunks splitting fairways that must be avoided.
+Straddles the line of "beginner friendly" and "fun for advanced players" well. Due to the high canopy and minimal rough on the course, there aren't a lot of places to lose a disc. But the layout and variety hits the spot for more experienced players, too. Seems designed with AM1/AM2 level players in mind.

Cons:

-This course is pretty rough in terms of the infrastructure trifecta - tee pads, baskets, and signage. The non-concrete pads are definitely ready for a refresh. Baskets are still functional, but clearly have seen better days and a few of them are sporting homemade welding to extend their lifespan. Course layout (both in terms of uDsic and what the locals play) doesn't match the old signage.
-Lots of visual indications of homelessness and drug use. Tents, trash, etc. Not somewhere I would take my kids to. And probably not somewhere I would hang out after dusk.
-A few holes use old concrete roads as fairways. This is relatively minor, but if you like keeping certain discs pristine then you may want to bring a couple backups to absorb the roadrash.

Other Thoughts:

High Bridge looks like a course that probably used to be really nice. There is old infrastructure (roads, areas that look like camp spots) that has been abandoned by the city and absorbed by the disc golf course. I am curious what this park looked like in its heyday. As it stands now, it's a fun course that could be great if the city made a concerted effort to clean the park back up.
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Schreuds2.0
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 7.4 years 93 played 81 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Good course, definitely well played and loved 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 29, 2019 Played the course:once

Pros:

-Tee areas are pretty good, there is a bit of a mix of tee surfaces but I always pretty ok with that, some rubber, some paver, some concrete. The only tees that I didn't really like are the ones that were just painted onto the road or sidewalk (whatever the massive strips of asphalt are) not that they're bad quality, just that there are multiple rectangles and the sign is off to the side, so it is a little unclear which to throw from.
-Baskets are in decent condition, they look a little battered, but they can still catch well enough to put up with some long putts of mine. They also have little supports on the bottom of the cage, which is very unique, but I'm not quite sure what those are for, maybe for snow...?
-Fairways are rather typical of a woods course, they have a little underbrush, but this course is really what you would call "played to perfection" meaning that tons of people play this course so there are good paths and the underbrush has kinda faded out is it isn't persistent and annoying like it can be sometimes. The downside of this fact is that this course is pretty dusty, after you play this course you're going to have to clean your discs off.
-Elevation is all over this course, there are little bowls with baskets, straight really far downhill shots, slightly uphill shots, precarious basket placements.
-This is a wooded course, and it is a rather good one too. On a bunch of holes you get up to the tee and see the line and basket, but think, how on earth did the guy who designed this come up with this one, because some holes are super tricky, or completely ingenious, and often both at the same time.
-This is a pretty course, especially when you're driving up to it because it's in a massive valley with enormous bridges which I thought were super cool.
-Design wise, this is a pun excellent course, wide variety of length, technicality, and type of shot. Keeps you on your toes and is super fun.

Cons:

-Navigation is a bit tough, yes I've only played this course once, no I'm not a local, but still, there was a weird walk between 5 and 6, I think, that brings you down a hill and through a road past hole 7 and then to hole 6.
-It is evident that this is an incredibly popular course, but with that comes certain draw backs, there are many places where you play disc golf and you think, wow what an awesome place to be, you feel safe and secure because everything seems very well established and respected. This isn't really one of those places. First off, getting to this course is tricky, I know i probably did this the wrong way, but, I drive through a neighborhood, across and old bridge (this is after we got down into the valley of course) then onto a tiny dirt road with tons of random cars parked along it, that sketched me out just a tad. Then, you get to the parking lot, or should I say "parking lot" again, I am forced to think that I parked in completely the wrong place, and there is a better place to park, but I couldn't find it. Then everything was pretty ok until the last holes when right before I teed off the sound of someone yelling "good luck little buddy" made me jump. Nw this guy was either camping (and I don't think this is a campground) or something strange was going on, needless to say I finished the hole up real quickly and got back into the car.

Other Thoughts:

This is a fun course, come play it if you've got the time. I wouldn't say that this is a top priority in Spokane though, I think Camp Sekani and downriver are more worthwhile plays, but if you can hit all three then by all means do so because they're great.
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LoewDog
Experience: 12 played 12 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Loved this course! 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Mar 19, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great holes, shot variety, elevation, open and tight...man I really had to work to shoot well!

Course was clean, and the signs are good.

Cons:

While the course was clean, the park was GROSS...trash everywhere, diapers, ect.

Signs are good but directions between holes could be cleaned up.

Some holes boxes are painted squares on old asphalt roads...get slick in there is moisture in the air.

Other Thoughts:

One of my favorite courses I have ever played...give this one a shot.
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markmcc
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 12.5 years 278 played 254 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Listen to the Trains Go By... 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 4, 2015 Played the course:once

Pros:

This unusual course is built in an old neighborhood, with some of the holes using old asphalt roads for the fairways. Other holes are in more natural areas.

Good variety of hole lengths from 180' out to 472'. Some holes feature modest uphill and downhill drives, but the course is nowhere near the "Very Hilly" designation shown in the Course Details.

Hole 15 is an interesting downhill drive to a blind basket. Hole 9 is a short uphill drive to a tricky basket placement.

Some of the "old neighborhood" holes have thickets of small pine trees (10' - 15' tall) that have regrown in patches and create quite a challenge. If your disc fades into one of these areas you'll have an obstructed shot to the basket for sure.

It is nice to be able to park near Hole 1 or on "A" Street near Hole 11. Being able to access the course before the gates are open is a plus.

Cons:

The course has a very worn look to it. The baskets are tagged to the point that you can hardly make out the yellow band on some of them. The tee signs are also tagged up pretty thoroughly.

Some of the rubber teepads are chewed up, but it looks like there are some newer replacements out there as well.

Navigation can be a little tricky. The walk from 4 to 5 is long and not obvious at all. You end up crossing a large grassy area in the center of the park to the Hole 5 teepad along the creek.

Many of the holes have two possible basket positions, neither of which is visible from the tee. With no marker on the tee sign you have to walk up on several holes to determine the basket location.

Other Thoughts:

This is a well-used, urban disc golf course. Lots of people, unleashed dogs, graffiti, etc. Most of the other players were helpful and aware of the other disc golfers, but we got behind a hipster couple that couldn't decide if they wanted to make out, train their two (off lead) dogs, or actually play disc golf. I imagine that summer afternoons and weekends could be a trying experience.
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drewbacca
Experience: 19.6 years 9 played 2 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Near downtown, near excellent 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 4, 2015 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Location - Close to downtown and several other neighborhoods.
Single use area.
Mixture of hole types.
Suitable for all player skill levels.
Challenging pin placement
Easy to navigate
Mainly quality stairs to climb up and go down.

Cons:

Tee pads are of mixed quality. I prefer concrete to the rubber mats and painted asphalt.
Course is mainly clean, but has a "broken in" quality.

Other Thoughts:

Cool course set in the ponderosa pines, under high bridge on a creek feeding the river just a couple minutes from downtown. You could play 18, float the river and finish with a stop in Brownes
addition very easily. The course has fun holes that do a little bit of everything, making good use of the terrain and space available.

The front 9 starts open with just a little up and down.
Hole 5 is a little funky with the distance you have to walk from the hole 4 pin, which has led lots of players to make their own unofficial tee box from the hill when there is not a group in front.
Holes 6, 7 &8 will challenge your shot making ability in trees. Hole 9 demands a nice rising drive and clean putt or you'll be walking down the hill.

The back 9 are longer and mainly more open. Hole 15 is the gem, shooting over a pine nursery and into the open field. It's weird that 18, which could be a signature treetop height hole, is so short. It requires some restraint!

Overall this is a good course close to lots of neighborhoods (and beer). It's also a great example of disc golf revitalizing and improving some under used park area. The layout and tee pads are OG though and at some point it would be cool for the parks department and SDGA to take a look at upgrades that would make a top class course using the whole area.
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nwdiscgolfer
Experience: 35.4 years 79 played 7 reviews
2.00 star(s)

its reasonable..... 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Aug 19, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

good mix of hole types/throws, lots of nice people out here.

Cons:

Poor design over all, walks between tees are strange and long. Walk to hole 1 to begin and from 18 to end is strange. Some holes are throwing down dirt roads, the area could have been used better. Hole 18 is a disappointment. Tee signs are not updated for blind position holes. and no clear markings for next tees
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dengsauve
Experience: 10.7 years 7 played 5 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Cool Course in Old Town 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 3, 2014 Played the course:once

Pros:

A pretty open course, with a few courses taking you through mildly treed areas.
Multi-purpose park, nice to people there.

Cons:

Since it's a park tucked out of the way and off the beaten path, you see quite a few more bottles and cans laying around due to lack of grounds-keeping / police.

Other Thoughts:

The park is a little run down, could use some sprucing up. Overall, 3/5 because of litter.
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fuegoador
Experience: 11.5 years 12 played 10 reviews
3.00 star(s)

HB 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Oct 4, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

Nice pads, good baskets, good variety of holes. Good use of existing space in what used to be a very sketchy park that you did not want to go into at all.

Cons:

Some long walks between holes. Several blind shots that can be dangerous. Difficult to navigate without someone who knows where they're going.
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#19325
Diamond level trusted reviewer
Experience: 23.4 years 351 played 178 reviews
3.50 star(s)

1st Western Course Fun 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 1, 2013 Played the course:once

Pros:

High Bridge Park is a very scenic park with a bridge over head. It has huge trees and has elevation all over. The terrain is perfect for hiking. The ground is mostly dirt and rock with grass in a few places. It was absolutely bone dry when I played. This is the more traditional par 54 course with no true par 4/5 holes. With the roads and terrain it is one of the more unique courses that I've played.

The tee pads were perfectly fine.

Multiple pins.

Tee signs were adequate with hole location information.

There were several sets up stairs created to help getting up a couple of hills.

There are some challenging holes on this course and quite a few trees. I had no trouble locating discs as the rough on the ground is thin.

Overall this is a fun course to play with a handful of really fun holes. I enjoyed the course a lot.

Cons:

Hole #18 was very disappointing. Excellent elevated tee and very scenic. I was ready to rip a drive. The hole is very short and dumping a putter down the hill was not a fun finish to the course.

Hole #15 is a good hole but having #3's basket in the background takes away from the hole. I actually thought it was the actual hole until I saw the flag on the shorter #15 basket.

The baskets have been vandalized like crazy.

The long walk to #5 & 10 could have been avoided in the design.

In the current setup that I played I found myself throwing many of the same shots. I wish I was a lefty on that day.

With many of the hillsides and unique rocky areas many of the greens could have had some creativity.

Other Thoughts:

It wasn't the easiest finding the entrance to the park. Navigating the course isn't the easiest either. I used the map often and they are quite a few blind holes.

This was my first course that I've played out west and I enjoyed it a lot. I got up early and there was only one other group on the course. When I left some groups started rolling in. Looks like this course is a popular option in the area.
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Yoduh
Experience: 9 played 9 reviews
2.00 star(s)

SOLID 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Feb 1, 2013 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This course pushes me more than Downriver in the hard pin placements. It's usually not to crowded. Good elevation changes and the alt pins have really improved the course. Nice stairs. One hole with grass. No shot is the same.

Cons:

This course is very lefty friendly. Shots down old roads can beat up discs. Baby pines need to be cleared especially around the pins. Hole 4 pin to hole 5 is a 600 foot walk. Hole 16 is dangerous from people throwing on 15.

Other Thoughts:

2nd best course in the Spokane Coeur d' Alene area. Sekani is tops. Well worth a play and challenging.
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Tromavilcitizen
Experience: 18.4 years 15 played 6 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Abandoned City 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 6, 2012 Played the course:once

Pros:

Course was fairly easy to find.
Open fairways with lots of trees on the edges that can be trouble.
Cool location course is set in an abandoned neighborhood

Cons:

Some fair ways are old roads which makes for a rough landing. A few holes are blind shots but the under growth was minimal.

Other Thoughts:

Very cool setting, would like to know more about the history of the neighborhood that that course is laid out across
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General Scales
Experience: 17.3 years 12 played 9 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Highbridge Keeps Getting Better 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 16, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Good mix up wooded and open. Good use of elevation (up and down shots) Good mix of distance throughout. Multiple pin placements on 12 of the 18 holes. Beautiful wooded area with a variety of different foliage. Multiple routes on most holes. Good mix of shot selection. Always being worked on by the SDGA. New stairs going up hole 2 to prevent further erosion. More stairs to be installed on other eroded area's by the end of the year.

Cons:

Crowded on most days. Annoying wanna be gangsters tagging everything. Lack of parking. The recent installation of a playground has forced the last basket to be moved into a very short position. Teepad's need to be re-installed on a few holes due to wear and tear.

Other Thoughts:

Highbridge used to be a haven for multiple shady activities. That has stopped due to the die hard nature of Spokane Disc Golfers. For instance, 5 years ago, they never would've dreamed to put a playground in at Highbridge. Now, you will see families, joggers and hikers enjoying the park. Just another sign that disc golf will accomplish positive things for your community if you let it happen.
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trswem
Experience: 13.3 years 6 played 2 reviews
3.50 star(s)

First time through 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Updated: Played on:Jun 17, 2012 Played the course:2-4 times

Pros:

Technically challenging, recent "upgrades" like new stairs, good locals that help you find the next whole.

Cons:

When we played through there was some confusion as to whether we were playing the A or B, but we always figured it out.
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Simmeltron
Experience: 20.3 years 48 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

Fun City Course with Forest Feel 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jan 2, 2012 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Very nice signage with distances/fairway layouts and also indicating which basket location is current, A/B basket locations which change several times per year allow for nice variation. Good use of elevation changes. Both wide open drives and shorter technical shots make you think about your next shot. Very close to downtown, easy access off of freeway. Located in a park with nice picnic/BBQ area which is located away from course.

Cons:

Several holes use old concrete roads as fairways, new and soft discs beware. Several teepads are natural and can be a bit hairy in spots. Parking on 11th hole can be nice but can also cause log jams on busy days.

Other Thoughts:

This course has gone through some changes over the years, some due to safety concerns (throwing over the road) and some due to I'm really not sure why. Overall, this is a pretty nice, fun and challenging course that will ultimately make you better.
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DiscNoid
Experience: 18.7 years 22 played 19 reviews
3.00 star(s)

Highbridge.. 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 29, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Slightly revamped course makes for better flow and play. Several elevation changes and technical shots. Just about every hole is different so it makes for a fun and challenging course. Signs and benches have been redone so navigating the course has become much easier. Course layout signs have been placed at holes 11 and 1 to make things much more self explanatory.

Cons:

A couple holes are a bit long or have 90 degree turns in them so making the par 3 can be difficult ( a little more thought could have been put into them). Some blind holes so be sure to keep eyes and ears open.

Other Thoughts:

Be sure to stop and check it out for yourself if your in the area...
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Dadio
Gold level trusted reviewer
Experience: 40.2 years 174 played 75 reviews
4.50 star(s)

Good mixed course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 3, 2011 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

Probably my favorite in the Spokane area. Holes are challenging but not so long that noobs are discouraged. Some open holes, elevation changes, and some tree filled roughs you are better to drop out of and take the stroke than throw. Signage is much improved this year, showing the hole and which position pin is in. While course is in rough there is always a path to the hole, just may not be easy to hit.

Cons:

If you are used to park courses, you are in for a shock. Since it is in an old neighborhood there is asphalt on course, and a couple of fairways are nothing but road. Since switching to tougher grade of discs this hasn't been a problem for me. Lots of players in Spokane and only 2 public courses so can be crowded, especially mid-day on weekend. Parking bu 11th hole so many people start there, can be a pile-up and throw off pace of game.

Other Thoughts:

Long arms in local club keep looking to change holes to up difficulty, annoying as I see this as a mid length technical course and like that it isn't bad to bring noobs to. Spokane really needs a full on pro course, there are plenty of talented enough players that would benefit. Despite drawbacks this course has really grown on me. I have been playing it regularly for 2 years and it is still pleasantly challenging. Tight enough that long throwers need to be very accurate, short enough that my teenage daughter can hit all holes in 4 strokes on a good day. Well balanced course.
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Sean Johnson
Experience: 16.3 years 22 played 7 reviews
3.50 star(s)

A good course getting better 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Sep 2, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is one of my two "home" courses, and I think that the course makes good use of the terrain around it. They made especially good use of elevation changes, so that about half of the holes play up or down I strongly believe forehanders had a role in course development as there are a fair amount of right turning shots on the course The climate here is dry and generally pretty hot, so not only is the weather nice and mostly wind-free, but the vegetation isn't so thick to lose lots of discs. The course has had new placements and some entirely new holes added, and they greatly improve the quality of the course. Hole 13 went from a hole that some pros aced dozens of times to one of the most challenging and dynamic holes on the course. It is the kind of hole that requires a controlled, accurate drive that leads to a well protected pin. Sadly, it is currently in its old placement which is the very definition of a throw away hole. Hole 5 and 6, both of which shot across the road were moved due to a Park/City "request." This eliminated having to stagger down an eroded hill only to have to cross the fairway and walk right back up. New 5 is also a much better and more challenging hole, but it now has a long walkout across the main park area. Many players hate the new placement, but it is the kind of hole (like new 13) that makes you a better player. The course then dips down by Latah Creek, which gives dogs access to water. Hole 14 is another notable and difficult hole that is the very definition of drive placement.

I will agree that the signage around here has been pretty bad, but I promise that changes are in the wind. New tee signs are going in and tee pads are being rebuilt, leveled, and resurfaced with high quality flymats.

Cons:

There is one petty little group of wannabe thugs that have been tagging everything in sight. While unsightly, the SDGA has been repainting the benches on a regular basis and most vandalism comes strictly from this one group so I see it being a temporary thing. However, our course has it share of people who do not respect etiquette, the course, or each other. Like all areas, we have had an influx of new players in the last few years and the course can be quite busy. I do not think that these things reflect poorly on the course or those who maintain it, but it is worth noting.

There are many great holes here, but I wish that some of the old and new placements would be eliminated entirely as they are too simple and easy. A half dozen alternate teepads would take the sting out of the par 3.5 holes and would make a lot of newer players happy

Other Thoughts:

I really love this course and there is a lot to like, but the inherent lack of space, a few easy placements, and not-yet-installed signage keep this from becoming a truly remarkable course. It is still a lot of fun and I would recommend it to anyone
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geezergolfer
Experience: 15 years 6 played 5 reviews
3.50 star(s)

a fun challenge 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jul 11, 2010 Played the course:once

Pros:

We really like the parks terrain, hilly with lots of trees and brush, and clean grassy park grounds. good tee pads and good basket placements.

Cons:

We asked the help of local players in regard to course layout. It would have been difficult without their excellent help.

Other Thoughts:

As we were traveling thru Spokane, we found this to be a good opportunity to play as it is very close to I-90.
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Sixth Man
Experience: 16.4 years 4 played 4 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Challenging, Varied, & Fun Course 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:May 29, 2010 Played the course:5+ times

Pros:

This is really a great course! The terrain is diverse (especially elevation changes) and challenging with a lot of overall variation. The tee boxes are in really good condition and the park area is maintained very well. It's my second favorite course in the area (Downriver is my favorite), but as it's less crowded I tend to play here more. As a lefty, I love this course. It's very left-handed friendly in my opinion.

Cons:

It nearly impossible to find your way the first time you play it. Bring a map or play with someone who knows the course. Seriously, some of the hole placements and next holes make no sense at all. However, that's part of the charm/challenge once you know where you're going.

Other Thoughts:

There are really some great holes here. Like I said earlier, it tends to be less crowded than Downriver, so if it's the weekend you're probably better off here. The road into it can be pretty rough (HUGE potholes and washboard gravel road) so don't drive anything with low clearance. I wouldn't call this a beginner course by a long shot, so if you're just starting out know it's going to take a while to play it and you'll likely to really tank a few of the holes. I'm really lucky to live within a 5 minute drive to the course. It's great!
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